BS6 5BD is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Bishopston in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Ashley ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS6 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00074108 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS6 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS6 5BD.
370
33
£ 67,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS6 5BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS6 5BD spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS6 5BD. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS6 5BD has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Sefton Park Infant School
Sefton Park Junior School
Montpelier High School
Bishop Road Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Bristol Hospital Education Service
The Dolphin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.3 km
- Beercosm0.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Bristanbul0.0 km
- Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
- Gloucester road Ale House Kitchen0.1 km
- Grace & Flavour0.1 km
- Kings Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- AREESHAZ0.3 km
- Atomic Burger0.1 km
- Bakers and Co0.1 km
- Beyond the Gate0.4 km
- Bomboloni0.3 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ciao Burger0.2 km
- Ezo Cafe Lounge0.2 km
- Miss Millies Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Reel Soul0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Montpelier0.6 km
- Redland0.8 km
- Clifton Down1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sommerville Road0.0 km
- Sommerville Road0.1 km
- Zetland Road Junction0.3 km
- Hatherley Road0.4 km
- Cranbrook Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS65BD · Data under Open Government Licence